Steptoe Bolsters Swiss-EU Practice with Simon Hirsbrunner in Brussels

Wednesday, September 2, 2015

Steptoe & Johnson LLP is expanding its Swiss-EU practice with the addition of partner Simon Hirsbrunner in the firm’s Brussels office. Mr. Hirsbrunner, a Swiss national qualified in both Switzerland and Germany, will work closely with partner Jean Russotto in advising clients on European Union (EU) regulatory requirements and advocacy strategy, particularly in relation to Swiss-EU relations and with a focus on financial services, energy, aviation and international tax policy. More >>

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Herbert Smith Freehills advises on Nepal’s second biggest ever foreign investment deal

Friday, December 5, 2014

Herbert Smith Freehills has advised the Investment Board of the Government of Nepal on its project development agreement (PDA) with Indian public sector undertaking SJVN Limited to develop the 900 megawatt, US$1.1 billion Arun-3 Hydro Electric Project (the Project). This agreement follows on from the firm advising the Government of Nepal on the US$1.4 billion Upper Karnali Hydro Power Project PDA earlier this year, which is Nepal’s biggest ever foreign investment deal. More >>

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